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Party Fish and Chip Van in Eccles
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Eccles.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Eccles?
Party fish and chip van for your party in Eccles
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and reunions and family get-togethers.
Near Eccles, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Who books party fish and chip van in Eccles?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Leaving parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
Thinking of using Burham Marsh? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Eccles
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
For event organisers in Eccles
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Midsummer parties in Eccles stay bright until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Eccles, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Common questions in Eccles
Is Eccles too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Burham Marsh?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Can you do something for the children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
A chip van compared with other options
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Eccles
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Put allergy details in writing
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Put the menu up by the van.
Party venues around Eccles
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Eccles and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If the day starts at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. For party guests on the train, New Hythe station, about 1.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Eccles is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in ME20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Bull Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch